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City of Toronto ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIST TECHNICIAN 1 in TORONTO, Ontario
ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIST TECHNICIAN 1
Job ID: 50803
Job Category: Engineering & Technical
Division & Section: Transportation Services, Traffic Management
Work Location: Metro Hall, 55 John Street
Job Type & Duration: Permanent, Full-Time
Hourly Rate and Wage Grade: $41.33 - $45.26, TF0318, Wage Grade 12
Shift Information: Monday - Friday, 35 Hours Per Week
Affiliation: L79 Full-time
Candidate Listwill be established. For applicability and duration, see below.
Number of Positions Open: 3
Posting Period: 04-OCT-2024 to 20-OCT-2024
Job Description
In this role, you will be responsible for providing, technical expertise and engineering input into addressing complex traffic operations issues. These issues include congestion management, neighbourhood infiltration, Complete Streets implementation strategies, transit network, operational studies and Vision Zero initiatives for all road users.
Major Responsibilities:
Administers, prepares, co-ordinates requirements and reviews designs, reports, specifications and any documentation related to complex traffic operations issues.
Conducts surveys, field investigations, and studies of traffic surveys to establish collision frequency, traffic volumes, pedestrian delays, parking duration, delays, etc., including the use of related technical equipment in the field and in the office.
Conducts field inspections and evaluates condition of facilities and that proper traffic control procedures are in place. Assists in the implementations, extensions or reductions in permit parking hours of operation.
Leads projects and directs staff on projects.
Programs, operates and maintains a variety of mechanical, digital, analogue, wireless, computerized and other equipment and systems in performing analysis of traffic speed, traffic signal timings and progression, volume and collision data, traffic pattern trends for application to site specific solutions.
Develops, maintains and monitors programs and systems.
Checks and provides progress/inspection reports on the work of contractors and developers to ensure use of safety equipment, adherence to approved designs, procedures, regulations, statutes, specifications, residential on-street permit parking etc. and/or adjustments to traffic regulations and control devices such as, traffic control signals, pedestrian crossovers, one-way street designations, exclusive transit/bicycle/HOV lanes and parking control devices.
Performs and/or monitors tests and submits results for analysis.
Liaises with Utility companies, developers, public, contractors, etc. to resolve problems etc.
Performs and/or reviews research and calculations and analyzes technical data.
Investigates and responds to inquiries from the public, consultants, contractors related to traffic management/calming, cycling and pedestrian safety, congestion, public transit, parking and vehicular conflict problems.
Configures computer files. Reviews applications from public, contractors etc. and ensures necessary specifications and requirements are met.
Prepares, reads and interpret technical details and plans of area traffic control proposals including roadway geometric design, traffic calming devices, pedestrian and cycling issues, public transit issues, traffic signals, pavement marking, traffic and parking regulations.
Instructs and directs Traffic Field Investigator(s) and Technical Trainees.
Finalizes field notes and survey reports for preparation of plans and design.
Instructs Signs and Pavement Markings staff on the placement of traffic signs and pavement markings.
Key Qualifications:
Your application must describe your qualifications as they relate to:
Certified Engineering Technician or Technologist specializing in Transportation Planning orEngineering or eligibility for membership in the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists or approved equivalent combination of education and experience.
Considerable experience in general traffic engineering with experience related specifically to traffic operations.
Experience in applying municipal traffic and parking by-laws, the Highway Traffic Act, geometric design and traffic analytical techniques.
Experience in MS Office, and traffic operations software such as Highway Capacity Software (HCS), Synchro etc.
Must possess and be able to maintain a valid Province of Ontario Class "G" Driver's License and must qualify for the City's equipment operating permit.
You must also have:
Knowledge in the principles of traffic engineering technologies, theories and practices.
Ability to organize transportation studies and recommend appropriate solutions with emphasis on meeting deadlines.
Excellent diagnostic and analytical skills.
Highly developed interpersonal skills with the ability to interact and communicate effectively with all levels of the organization as well as with external clients.
Excellent writing skills and ability to prepare correspondence and reports.
Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and its regulations.
Knowledge of City of Toronto Municipal Code.
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Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
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Accommodation
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